The following list includes scholarship opportunities for students in the Santa Clarita Valley who are creative and are interested in pursuing their artistic talents in college. These art scholarships cover an array of disciplines, including fine arts, performing arts, design, music, dance and more. Each scholarship opportunity has its own rules and deadlines.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SCAA Scholarship Awards

The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) provides scholarships to student artists in our community, available to all High School senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley.

• Students must be graduating seniors with plans to continue their education in the visual arts field.
• The Association awards three scholarships: $1000, $750, and $500.
• During a 20 minute interview, students should be prepared to include written or oral synopses of artwork if presented via electronic device. Additionally, if physical artwork is unavailable, it may be represented through photographs.
• Winners will be asked to have their artwork available for display at the Awards Ceremony.

Applicants should note the following important dates:

• March 16 Deadline to register for an interview
• March 23, 24, and 25 Interview dates (after school hours)

To schedule an interview and to submit your application for the scholarship, please email Margaret Raab: Raabartorg5@gmail.com

Please include the following information:

• Name
• High School
• Contact information of the applicant
• Post high school plans if known
• Preferred date of interview (we will try to accommodate)

Canyon Theatre Guild

Scholarship applications are available in early spring via email or at the theatre.

Every year, the Canyon Theatre Guild awards four $500 college scholarships to graduating seniors in high school in the Santa Clarita Valley. Contact Jennifer Teague for more information: jennifer@canyontheatre.org.

Santa Clarita Artists Association

Scholarship applications are available in the spring.

This opportunity is available to all graduating high school senior students in Santa Clarita with plans for continuing their education in the arts field (fine arts, commercial art, design, art education, and related endeavors). Examples of students’ original work (or photos if some originals are not available) are requested. Work submitted should consist of both class work and work produced independently. Interested students should contact the Artists Association to schedule a 20 minute interview. More details about interview appointments will be available in late March.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships

The application process opens each February.

AIGA Worldstudio scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying photography, illustration, and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Scholarships are awarded to encourage social and environmental responsibility and cultural awareness in the next generation of artists and designers.

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Foundation

The application process opens each November.

The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Foundation was created from a trust as per the request of Anna Lee Stacey’s will. Her intention was to give young people the means towards an education that would enable them to prosper in careers in the arts. The scholarship committee, in connection with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, is looking for devoted and talented artists that work within classical or conservative traditions. This opportunity is for students between the ages of 18 and 35. The recipient is able to use the scholarship towards the arts-based education of their choice.

Krylon® Clear Choice Art Scholarship

The applications process opens each November.

Krylon has been offering the Clear Choice Art Scholarship award for over 60 years with a goal of making it easier for talented artists to pursue a post-secondary degree in the arts. Krylon awards a $1,000 scholarship to five high school seniors, college freshman or sophomores who are enrolled in a four year degree arts related program.

Any Santa Clarita Valley or national organization with scholarship opportunities for SCV youth, please contact: ycalderon@santa-clarita.com to be added to the website.

There are opportunities for grants and art funding to assist in the classroom and help Santa Clarita Valley teachers and school administrators provide a better learning experience for students of all ages. The list below is by no means exhaustive of all available funding, but we will strive to keep it up-to-date and add new opportunities as they arise.

California Credit Union

Grant applications are available online in the fall. Check for details and dates.

Have a great class project idea? Each spring and fall, California Credit Union awards 20 Teacher Grants of $500 each.

California Retired Teachers Association

Applications are available for submission twice a year. 

CalRTA shows their support for California’s youth and current teachers by sponsoring scholarships and teacher grants. Year after year — at both the state and Division levels — CalRTA provides this financial support.

Castaic Education Foundation

Grant applications are available late fall.

The Castaic Education Foundation exists to help teachers provide the most thorough and innovative education to students enrolled in the Castaic Union School District. They provide grants to teachers within their district who have great ideas but lack the financial resources to implement them.

City of Santa Clarita

The grant cycle opens in early fall. 

The City of Santa Clarita Community Services and Arts Grants offer local nonprofit organizations the opportunity to support innovative and crucial programs and projects that serve residents.  Past funding has been awarded to support equipment upgrades, after school enrichment programs, facility renovation projects, community art projects, and performances.

Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation

Grant requests can be submitted year-round.

The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation is a private family foundation whose mission is “to improve the quality of life within the geographical areas associated with the career and legacy of California pioneer, Henry Mayo Newhall.” The Foundation endowment supports philanthropic activities in the communities where H. M. Newhall lived or had business interests, including the Santa Clarita Valley.

SCV Education Foundation Teacher Grants

Applications for the next SCV Education Foundation Grant will be available each fall.

The SCV Education Foundation assists teachers in their efforts to enhance their core curriculum through grants. The Foundation looks for requests that are innovative, creative, and encourage collaboration.

WiSH Education Foundation

Wish is a non-profit organization that benefits the William S. Hart Union School District.

The WISH Education Foundation supports the 23,000 students in grades 7-12 of the William S. Hart Union High School District. They fund programs and initiatives not paid for by tax dollars alone and their goal is to benefit as many students as possible, directly in the classroom, where it’s needed most.

More opportunities?

Please let us know if there are any grant or funding opportunities we do not have listed. Contact (661) 250-3708 or email: Plantis@santa-clarita.com.